In most jurisdictions, if a couple is legally married, the surviving spouse typically retains inheritance rights, regardless of how long they have been separated. However, the specifics can vary based on local laws and whether there was a formal divorce. If no divorce occurred, the spouse may still inherit, but any specific arrangements made in a will or other estate planning documents could override this. It’s essential to consult legal advice to understand the implications based on individual circumstances and local laws.
If there is no living spouse, the children inherit, after them the siblings. If there is no living spouse, children or siblings, parents inherit, after them first cousins, then second cousins, etc.
This depends on what state you are in. In California, no matter if it is not in your spouse's name, everything gets separated 50/50.
Many states give a surviving spouse a right to inherit a portion of their late spouse's estate under the doctrine of election, even if the decedent left the property to someone else by will. You need to check your particular state.Many states give a surviving spouse a right to inherit a portion of their late spouse's estate under the doctrine of election, even if the decedent left the property to someone else by will. You need to check your particular state.Many states give a surviving spouse a right to inherit a portion of their late spouse's estate under the doctrine of election, even if the decedent left the property to someone else by will. You need to check your particular state.Many states give a surviving spouse a right to inherit a portion of their late spouse's estate under the doctrine of election, even if the decedent left the property to someone else by will. You need to check your particular state.
The rights the childless spouse has in intestacy vary depending on the jurisdiction. In some jurisdictions, the childless spouse has the right to inherit the entire estate if there are no other surviving relatives. In others, the spouse may receive a portion of the estate alongside other surviving relatives. It is important to consult the laws of your specific jurisdiction to determine the rights of a childless spouse in intestacy.
Answer You could always answer. None of your business and walk away.
The spouse is not directly responsible, unless they have co-signed for the services. The estate is responsible for settling all medical bills in Virginia. So before the spouse can inherit anything, the estate has to pay the bills.
No, an heir is not a spouse. An heir is a person who is entitled to inherit a deceased person's assets or property according to the laws of inheritance. A spouse may be an heir if they are named in the deceased person's will or if they are entitled to inherit under intestacy laws.
The laws vary from state to state, but in general, no, it is your spouse that inherits.
If the separated spouse is still legally married to the debtor spouse and/or co-signed the original obligation while married, yes.
You are the "spouse" until you are no longer legally married.
No, if the state recognizes same-sex marriages. Some states have a ceiling on the value of property you may inherit tax-free from a spouse.
If you been separated from your spouse but did it because of abuse do you need legal documentation for that?